Canucks miss out on West Vancouver college free agent Alex Kerfoot

The 23-year-old college free agent has signed with the Colorado Avalanche. A strange choice?

Reports in recent weeks have connected Kerfoot to the Canucks. He reportedly met with them, and was mulling over offers from five teams.

Ultimately, chose to go to a place with an easier path to the NHL. The Avalanche were the worst team in the NHL last season, and by a wide margin. They finished 21 points behind the Canucks, who were the league’s second-worst team.

Told Joe Sakic did a great job selling Kerfoot on his fit with the Avs. With trades likely, his role could be significant in near future. https://t.co/WSylXhgqcv

Daily Hive’s Grady Sas reported last month that Kerfoot did not intend to sign with his hometown team. While playing in front of family and friends in Vancouver was appealing, the son of Whitecaps FC majority owner Greg Kerfoot doesn’t have time to waste.

While everyone wishes the local product nothing but success, it’s important to keep this signing in perspective. Colorado gets a ‘free’ prospect, but he’s by no means a lock to be an impactful NHL player.